This is a preparatory course for the SHRM Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR®)
certification examination. The course focuses on the six areas of the SPHR exam:

Business Management & Strategy,

Workforce Planning & Employment,

Human Resource Development,

Compensation & Benefits,

Employee & Labor Relations, and

Risk Management

The course provides a solid foundational prep for the SPHR examination. If the student
commits to the preparatory course and studies they will gain sufficient knowledge
and practice to sit for the SPHR examination. Successful completion of the exam involves
application of law and/or concepts to factual scenarios*. Students should expect to
spend a significant amount of study time doing actual practice questions in addition
to the reading materials.

The SPHR exam is administered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Students are
responsible for registering and paying for the exam. This is not an academic course
for credit.

Is not specialized; rather, the SPHR candidate typically has generalist role within
organization.

Understands the level of impact one's decisions make within and outside of the organization.

Understands the business, not just the HR function.

Manages relationships; has influence within overall organization.

Commands credibility within organization, community and field by experience.

Possesses excellent negotiation skills.

Has 4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s Degree, OR
has 5 years of demonstrated HR experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, OR has 7 years
of demonstrated HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s Degree.